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Dress Bag with variations

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Pattern No. BO371 $19.95

A bag for when you’re dressing up (or down), and just need to carry “the essentials”. Can be a clutch, a shoulder bag or a handbag.

This is a very easy-to-make pattern - just a step up from " Absolute Beginner" level.

You'll learn to vary the straps, flap, fabrics and embellishments* to make a bag for every occasion. You'll also learn how to make a zip closure at the top of the bag. (The zip closure requires intermediate sewing skills, but the rest of the bag is BASIC).

Bag size - top edge:28cm, base:21cm, height:14cm, depth:4cm

MATERIALS LIST - What you will need

Attach plastic handles and a fringed braid.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. It has #03 Black handles

This silk evening clutch has a zip closure at the top, and a large o-ring attached to the side.

Simple free-motion embroidery adorns the bag.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding

Sew two contrasting or co-ordinating fabrics together to make up the front of the bag.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. It has #15 Hanger Handles

Narrow straps are attached at the centre, and a single vintage button is used as trim.

The zip closure is used at the top of the bag.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding

Yo-Yos are used to embellish this bag.

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.
The yo-yos are made with the "Clover" Quick Yo-Yo Maker.
Polyester boning is used to make "stand-up" straps.
The structured base is made with Vilene S520.

Japanese-inspired prints are used to make this over-the-wrist bag.

A single wide strap is centred on the top edge of the bag

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.
The base is made with Fast2Fuse.

Recycled denim and a pretty cotton print make this clutch version.

The pattern includes this flap pattern.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.

Handwoven Irish Tweed shoulder bag with couched yellow wool detail.

This bag has o-rings either side of a long, wide strap.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.

All of these versions use fusible interfacing and wadding to create structure in the bag.

For more information on interfacings, see the TIPS AND TUTORIALS page.

Supplies List for the Dress Bag

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